Family Advisory Board

Parents Serving Families: Impacting Day to Day Hospital Activities and Practices

At Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH), our goal is to provide patient and family-centered care. One of the best ways to do this is by listening to what our patients and their families have to say.

That's why we have the Family Advisory Board (FAB). The FAB consists of parents of ACH patients from all parts of Arkansas. Key hospital leadership also participate on the Board in an advisory capacity. The FAB serves as an advisory resource committee to ACH Administration and provides guidance on issues related to patient and family centered care.

Some of the goals of the FAB are:

To offer ideas and suggestions regarding policy and practice that effect family-centered care

To review recommendations and concerns referred to the board by parents, staff, physicians or administration

To serve in an educational role, as needed or requested, regarding patient/family perceptions of care and services

To assist in promoting good relations between ACH and the members of the community

We want to hear your ideas and suggestions. There are several ways you can be heard.

Call the Social Work office at 364-1406 if you would like to attend a FAB meeting or if you have any questions.

FAB Activities and Accomplishments:

The Family Advisory Board has provided input regarding several initiatives at ACH such as:

Patient Safety

Parent Handbook

Carehub

Staff Education

Representation on Hospital Committees

Monthly Parent Dinner

Family Bathrooms

Website Redesign

Family-Centered Care

Facilities Design

Patient Care Initiatives

Wayfinding

Parent Education Materials

Handicap Parking

For more information, contact one of the hospital Patient and Family Representatives, 364-1198, who can put you in touch with one of the FAB parent members.